Empowering Women Since 1881

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Lesley Perry

Senior Program Officer

Lesley Perry is a senior program officer for Fellowships and Grants, managing the Career Development grants, Community Action grants, and Selected Professions fellowships. In her spare time, she tries to be a better hiker, birder, and gardener.

Work by Lesley Perry

AAUW is excited to announce more than $3.7 million in funding for fellows and grantees in the 2016–17 award year! This exceptional group of recipients will pursue academic work and lead innovative community projects to empower women and girls. Read more »

The award honors an individual, project, organization, or institution for outstanding contributions to equity and education for women and girls. Nominations will be accepted until November 15. Read more »

The AAUW New York City Metropolitan Area Fund has been established to provide grant funding to AAUW members to encourage growth or replication of validated, AAUW mission-based programs for implementation within 11 designated counties of the New York City metropolitan area. Read more »

AAUW branches/members may apply for grant support to offer the following AAUW national programs if they are held within one of the designated 11 New York City counties. You must have an AAUW website login to access this page.Go to the program page to learn more.Read more »

AAUW is excited to announce the 241 fellowships and grants offered for the 2015–16 award year. This exceptional group of women and nonprofit organizations will receive over $3.7 million to […] Read more »